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Thinking PRIME is best option.

Discussion in 'Prime' started by bludevil, Sep 19, 2012.

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  1. Sep 19, 2012 #1
    bludevil

    bludevil Bobtail Member

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    Well after long research I think I an going with PRIME for company sponsored cdl training just have a few questions and calling a recruiter tomorrow. Well first off I was wondering if they pay for transportation to the school and lodging or is that a expense for me. I was also wondering if they are going to deduct the cost of the school from my paycheck such as Swift wanted to when I was looking into them. I also was wondering about the 200 a week loan while in training that I know I will have to pay back but when does that start. the only other question I had was what I can expect to make as a company driver fresh from their training. I will not lease from them since I am new the way I look at it is does a new worker any any field really want to start their own business when they are new to the field no that is why I will not lease yet but will that affect me cause I only want to be a company driver. The only other question I have is does PRIME have apu or not and if not do they care about night idle to sleep decently.
     
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  3. Sep 19, 2012 #2
    gambler1976

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    Prime pays your bus ticket to mo the school is free if you stay with them a year they put you up in a motel and give you meal cards o eat all on them as far as the 200 loan I do not know
     
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  4. Sep 19, 2012 #3
    gambler1976

    gambler1976 Light Load Member

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    Yes they have apu
     
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  5. Sep 19, 2012 #4
    MsJamie

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    The $200 loan: "Once you get hired, we will deduct $25 a week until what you borrowed is paid back."

    Source: Cover letter in my orientation packet.
     
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  7. Sep 19, 2012 #5
    ironpony

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    Yup, transportation is provided via the grey dog. However, if you decide to go upscale, you can buy an airplane ticket to Springfield (they have regional airline service,) and Prime will reimburse you the cost of the bus ticket. Once you get to Springfield, a call to the Campus Inn will get the company shuttle to come pick you up.

    No deductions for tuition are made from your settlements. If you leave before the specified term in the contract, they bill you for a lump sum of what you owe.

    What MsJamie said. They'll also do that for any other costs you incurr such as the TWIC card fee, CPAP testing/machine, or any other expenses you incurr.

    That will depend on your miles, and the choices you make regarding which division you're working in. I won't hazard a guess - its been some time since I was familiar with that.

    As previously mentioned, Prime equips all of their tractors with an APU. That takes care of a/c and power. There is also a bunk heater to keep you warm.
     
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  8. Sep 19, 2012 #6
    silenteagle

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    the $200 will be loaded on your Comdata card each week on Friday. (once you get your card, which is after you get accepted and are assigned/waiting for an instructor) If you take it, you pay it back $25 a week. If you don't you don't.
     
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  9. Sep 20, 2012 #7
    bludevil

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    Thank you all just waiting for them to check my app to see I am not a alchy druggy or a bad driver lol so hopefully I will be with PRIME soon.
     
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  10. Sep 21, 2012 #8
    NutDriver

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    Don't even sweat having to be an indentured servant for a year after your training. I had a few PSD's that got their license and then took off. Many didn't make it a year before they found local jobs. Heck I had one guy that left twice for local jobs, and then came back all the same year......
     
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  11. Sep 21, 2012 #9
    PChase

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    i plan on staying long enough to at least pay back what i owe for my training ( a year i think) and go from there to decide wheather or not staying or going. its all a ways off. At least a lil better than a week before i gotta be there to start training on the 2nd
     
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  12. Sep 22, 2012 #10
    long_run

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    Hope to see you guys there PC and Blue.
     
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